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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,593.48, 235,342.89 and 98,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,593.48, 235,342.89 and 98,932 is: 136,482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,593.48 : 235,342.89 = 98,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,593.48/235,342.89 = 98,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,593.48x = 235,342.89 × 98,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,593.48x = 23,282,942,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282,942,793.48/170,593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,482.02

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